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Dave
Southern Indiana
USDA Zone 6bAn organic (mostly) gardener shares his thoughts about gardening, nature, food and striving to be self-sufficient.
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Tag Archives: fruit
Apple Cinnamon Granola
This fall I decided to come up with a granola that combines two of my favorite flavor treats: dried apples and cinnamon. This granola also calls for honey, which is one of my favorite sweeteners, and applesauce to add to … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recipes
Tagged apples, applesauce, fruit, granola, homemade, honey, local
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May Garden Update
Early May finds our garden with some new faces showing up to complement the many different greens that have been feeding us all winter and spring. We have kohlrabi starting to size up, with both purple and white varieties planted. … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Asian greens, asparagus, blackberries, blueberries, chard, cherries, containers, fruit, kohlrabi, lettuce, potatoes, radicchio, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes
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Voted Off Blackberry Island
It’s a rare day indeed when I dig up a live, producing plant to replace it with another one. It’s even rarer for me to dig up FIVE of them! But that’s what just happened today here at HA. … Continue reading
Homemade: Granola Bars
Granola Bars Adapted from King Arthur Flour 1-2/3 cups rolled oats 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour, whole wheat or white whole wheat 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup dried fruit (I use a mix of cherries, … Continue reading
Guilty Pleasures
I do my best to eat healthy foods. I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, many of them grown right here at HA. I eat mostly whole grain breads, and many whole grain dishes using rice, quinoa, bulgur, oats … Continue reading
This Year’s Garden Winners and Some Also-Rans
If there’s one thing I have learned over the years, it’s that gardening requires planning, patience and flexibility. Every year brings different challenges and rewards. This year was certainly no different. Last year we had unusually wet and cool conditions. … Continue reading
